Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in Saudi Arabia with renewed US-Ukraine talks

Trump And Putin Begin Addressing Cumulated Geo-Strategic Debris… Amidst Trump’s Ultimatum To Iran

By Alastair Crooke via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity  | March 25, 2025 The phone call on 18 March between Presidents Trump and Putin has happened. It was a success, insofar as it allowed both sides to label the result as “positive.” And it did not lead to a breakdown (by virtue of the smallest of concessions from Putin – an energy infrastructure truce) – something easily it could have done (i.e. devolve into impasse – with Trump ex…

With two hardliners at the top, the Kremlin sends a clear signal to Kiev: these negotiations are not for peace – but for victory.

Team USA and Team Russia Release Statements Following Technical "Ceasefire" Team Meetings - The Last Refuge

As the negotiations for a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire agreement are being worked out, here are the statements from each of the participants in the technical team discussion following their meeting in Saudi Arabia. RUSSIA STATEMENT (SOURCE):1. “In line with the agreement reached by the presidents of Russia and the United States, the Russian and American sides […] The post Team USA and Team Russia Release Statements Following Technical “Ceasefire” Te…

Timeline of how Trump’s pledge to end the war in Ukraine hit reality

Over the past two months, the United States has been talking with both Ukraine and Russia – separately – to try to fulfill one of President Donald Trump’s main campaign promises: ending the war in Ukraine. Trump repeatedly touted that he would end the war within 24 hours of taking office if elected president on the campaign trail, but nearly two months on there is no sign of a real breakthrough.

The Ukrainians are sceptical about the ceasefire talks: the majority want the ceasefire - but many doubt whether Russian President Putin will ever keep his word. Because on their doorsteps the war continues. By R. Barth.

The Riyadh Talks Have Given Ukraine No Good Reason To Trust Russia — Or The U.S.

Analysis-PARIS — The world has followed three days of indirect negotiations in Riyadh, mediated by the United States, between Russian and Ukrainian delegations. Is Ukraine any closer to the end of the war? In the thick fog of these unusual talks, it’s impossible to give a definitive answer.At first glance, it seemed like progress had been made — only to find out that it's not quite the case. Take Tuesday's announcement of a ceasefire in the Blac…